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Look ahead to the lineup of fall performances in Hampton Roads, and you'll discover an amazing breadth of talent from both visiting artists and regionally based arts organizations. Pop culture junkies as well as those who gravitate toward more serious fare will find plenty to savor. Here's a look at some highlights of the coming months: September "Fences," Virginia Stage Company, Sept. 25-Oct. 14. Winner of the 1987 Pulitzer Prize, "Fences" is the best known of playwright August Wilson's Pittsburgh Cycle of 10 plays about the African-American experience. Each one focuses on a different decade in the 20th century. Set in the 1950s, "Fences"...

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